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- Title
Stage of behavior change for condom use: The influence of partner type, relationship and pregnancy factors.
- Authors
Santelli, John S.; Kouzis, Anthony C.; Hoover, Donald R.; Polacsek, Michele; Burwell, Lawanda G.; Celentano, David D.
- Abstract
The article presents information on relationship factors, pregnancy intentions, contraceptive use and psychosocial factors on the stage of behavior change for condom use among heterosexual African American women. The stages-of-behavior-change model is a useful measurement tool for understanding such behavioral changes as the adoption of condom use. The model suggests that people move through five stages in adopting a health-related behavior: precontemplation, contemplation, ready for action, action and maintenance. Women's relationship with their main partner appears to be an important factor in understanding their use of condoms both with main partners and with other partners.
- Publication
Family Planning Perspectives, 1996, Vol 28, Issue 3, p101
- ISSN
0014-7354
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.2307/2136221